Residents enjoy quiet living close to city conveniences
Kimberly is growing into one of the most desirable areas for residents to live north of Birmingham. "People are moving out of Birmingham into Kimberly, because you get to be close, yet you can have a larger home on a larger plot," says Realtor Dana Belcher with Re/Max Advantage. "It's a family-oriented area; there are people who are moving into Kimberly to raise their families, and people who have raised their children but are still living there." The community has well-rated schools and is close to recreation areas like Rickwood Caverns State Park. This bedroom community also offers convenient access to Birmingham, which draws buyers into the area. As more people move out of the city and into Kimberly, the town is building more contemporary homes to accommodate its new residents.
Spacious homes and planned communities attract new buyers
A classic southern town, Kimberly has established areas with ranch-style and split-level homes surrounded by oak trees and dense swaths of pine forest. As Kimberly grows, it continues to build subdivisions and planned communities that draw buyers due to their size and updated interiors. "There are several new neighborhoods here, some haven't even been advertised yet," Belcher says. "So, they're building out Kimberly for the new people moving in." These subdivisions include New Traditional, contemporary and modern farmhouse homes on large yards. Homes here usually range between 1,500 and 3,000 square feet, with prices ranging between $200,000 and $500,000 depending on size.
Jordan High leads with top marks and activities
Jefferson County Schools serves Kimberly students. Students may start at Bryan Elementary, which serves kindergarten through fifth grade and earns a B rating from Niche. They may then attend B-rated North Jefferson Middle and A-minus-rated Mortimer Jordan High. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including robotics, a book club and a Science Olympiad.
Local parks feature playgrounds, courts and trails
The community's primary green space is Kimberly Municipal Park. A paved walking path surrounds a spacious playground, sports courts and a grassy soccer field. Across town, residents come together for Friday night football at the Jimmie Trotter Stadium to watch the Jordan Blue Devils play. Northwest of Kimberly, the Rickwood Caverns State Park has walking and biking trails, a pool and a swimming lake. The park also offers guided tours of its sparkling caverns, which are lit with miles of colored lights during the winter holidays.
Essentials nearby with more shopping in Gardendale and Birmingham
Kimberly has modest offerings, featuring supply shops, small businesses and churches lining major roads like Highway 31. A favorite local restaurant is TJ Miller's Bar and Grill, known for its steak dinners, burgers and popular live music venue. In nearby Warrior there is Piggly Wiggly, Dollar General and a few restaurants and shops. "If you're living in Kimberly, you're within minutes of necessities, and if you want more retail, you're only 15 minutes from Gardendale and about 20 minutes from Birmingham," Belcher says.
Commuter-friendly location with highway access to Birmingham
Kimberly sits about 20 miles north of downtown Birmingham, along Highway 31. The community doesn't have public transportation, but it's adjacent to Interstate 65, which brings commuters into Birmingham. "Kimberly is one of the best areas for commuters," Belcher says. "It's easier to get downtown than south of Birmingham because there isn't as much traffic." Kimberly is about 25 miles from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. The nearest medical center is the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) St. Vincent's East, 25 miles away. Kimberly has a CAP Index Crime Score of four out of 10, the same as the national number.
